It’s Academic welcomes George Mason as a new sponsor

Colleen Rich — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:27:33 +0000

It’s Academic welcomes George Mason as a new sponsor Colleen Rich Wed, 10/09/2024 - 14:27

��AV is a new sponsor of It’s Academic, the longest-running high school quiz show in the world. The weekly competition series will broadcast exclusively on WETA PBS, beginning Oct. 12 and running through June 2025.

Students from more than 80 D.C. area secondary schools will participate during this season of It's Academic. Photo provided

“We are very grateful to have ��AV as a sponsor of our 64th season,” said Executive Producer Susan Altman. “For over 60 years, It’s Academic has focused on students and academic achievement. Like It’s Academic, George Mason is committed to innovative and inclusive academic excellence. The university has long attracted high-achieving students from around the country.”

“This sponsorship aligns perfectly with George Mason’s mission to provide transformational learning experiences that help students in the region grow as individuals and scholars,” said Paul G. Allvin, vice president and chief brand officer at George Mason. “It’s Academic exemplifies the spirit of friendly competition, uniting families and school communities. Together, we aim to encourage the advancement and sharing of knowledge that empowers the next generation of leaders.”

“Education is at the heart of our public media mission, and this is a fantastic example of how our community has come together to celebrate the success and hard work of our young people,” said Miguel Monteverde, senior vice president and general manager, WETA Greater Washington. “WETA is proud to be hosting It’s Academic in our new production studios, and we’re delighted that George Mason is supporting this new season,”

The Emmy Award-winning program, launched in 1961, showcases the academic achievements of students from local schools. More than 80 secondary schools from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area will participate during the upcoming season hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Hillary Howard.

It’s Academic is produced by Altman Productions Inc. in cooperation with DMR Productions LLC and WETA. Executive Producers for the program are Susan Altman and David M. Rubenstein cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group. Funding is provided by George Mason.

Episodes initially broadcast on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on WETA PBS and WETA Metro. Each episode will encore on Sundays at 4 p.m. on WETA Metro, the following Monday at 3 p.m. on WETA PBS and 7 p.m. on WETA Metro. Episodes will also be available to stream on the PBS Video app, on YouTube (@wetapbs) and at weta.org. For more information, visit weta.org/itsacademic.

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AARP Sponsors College of Health and Human Services’ Honoring Mason Nurses Event

John Brandon Cantrell — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:53:36 +0000

AARP Sponsors College of Health and Human Services’ Honoring Mason Nurses Event John Brandon C… Thu, 03/17/2022 - 11:53

��AV’s College of Health and Human Services is proud to announce AARP as a platinum sponsor for its Honoring Mason Nurses: Past, Present, and Future event, part of Mason’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The event will recognize the achievements and impact of Mason’s School of Nursing graduates and all they do to support the health and well-being of Northern Virginia residents and beyond. The College and AARP share a dedication to public health and ensuring a health workforce pipeline.

“We are thrilled to partner with the College’s School of Nursing as a leading player in developing community-engaged nurses who work across the lifespan. Mason nurses are caring and dedicated professionals who serve AARP’s members locally and nationally as health care leaders in hospitals, doctor’s offices, home care, and private health care employers,” said Susan C. Reinhard, RN, PhD, FAAN, AARP Senior Vice President.

The Honoring Mason Nurses celebration is on April 28, 2022 at the Country Club of Fairfax. Ticket information is available at chhs.gmu.edu/honoring-mason-nurses. We welcome all graduates and friends of the School of Nursing.

The College will recognize a Mason nurse of distinction in the following categories: the Outstanding Nurse Champion Award, the Outstanding Nurse Innovation Award, and the Outstanding Public Health Nurse Award.

“We are incredibly grateful to AARP for their leadership in recognizing Mason nurses,” said Germaine Louis, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “Our School of Nursing’s academic excellence and committed faculty ensure career ready graduates who can deliver and promote health for all in their care. Mason nurses comprise much of the health workforce across Northern Virginia, and we are proud of all they do for our region.”

As a title sponsor for the College’s 2018 Tribute to a Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown, this new sponsorship reflects AARP’s continuing commitment to the College.

About George Mason

��AV is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 39,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. It is where students come first!

About the College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become leaders and to shape the public's health through academic excellence, research of consequence, community outreach, and interprofessional clinical practice. The College enrolls more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students in its nationally-recognized offerings, including 6 undergraduate degrees, 13 graduate degrees, and 6 certificate programs. The college is transitioning to a college of public health in the near future. For more information, visit https://chhs.gmu.edu/.

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